Cholet Travel guide

Cholet : Michelin's recommendations

An airy town in the modern urban style, Cholet is dynamic and flourishing. It has preserved the memory of the tragic events of the Vendée wars, the massacres and the fires. Sited in the heart of the Mauges with woods, pools, parks and chateaux, Cholet is proud of its textile industry first mentioned in the 11C; the handkerchief (originally imported from Italy), the famous «white of Cholet» has given up centre-stage to high quality household linen.

Tourist attractions Cholet : Things to see and do

27 av. de l'Abreuvoir F - 49300 Cholet

The Art Gallery has paintings and sculptures from the 18C to the 20C. Local artist Pierre Charles Tremolieres (1703-1739) takes pride of place. As regards contemporary art, geometric abstract works predominate. The history gallery evokes Cholet in 17..

Boulevard Delhumeau Plessis F - 49300 Cholet

r. du Dr-Roux F - 49300 Cholet

In a building inspired by London's Crystal Palace, a variety of looms trace technological evolution up to 1910, evoking the now-gone enormous machinery once operational here and the history of the textile industry (illustrated in particular by the &q..

Hotels Cholet

81 Place Travot F - 49300 CHOLET

Prix Prices from : 88 €

45 minutes from Nantes and Angers, this Mercure hotel is set in the town centre, a short walk from the railway station. This modern and well-equipped establishment offers modern rooms in a cosy, Zen atmosphere. The town's former theatre forms part o..

194 rue Nationale F - 49300 Cholet

Set in the centre of Cholet, this 2-star hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the train station. You can take the 15-minute tram ride to the Textile Museum or visit Puy du Fou Theme park, 20 km away. The rooms at Hotel du Commerce are decorated in br..

27 29 Rue des Vieux Greniers F - 49300 CHOLET

Prix Prices from : 39 €

Located in the heart of the town center, 55 yds (50 m) from Place Travot and 0.6 miles (1 km) from the train station, the ibis budget Cholet Centre hotel is the smart choice for affordable accommodation! Stay in this brand new hotel with cocoon rooms..

64 r. de St-Antoine F - 49300 Cholet

This restaurant is picture perfect with its exposed beams and open fireplace that call to mind the old farmhouse. Meanwhile, splashes of colour, sleek lines and design make for a modern feel! The chef's cooking is inspired, well balanced and in harmo..

40 r. St-Bonaventure F - 49300 Cholet

Lovely stone walls and examples of the work of the weavers of this town famed for its handkerchiefs. The chef proposes a "menu découverte", comprising of dishes inspired by what the market has to offer.

1 r. du Lait-au-Beurre F - 49300 Cholet

A pocket-sized restaurant a short distance from the centre of town where the tables are decorated with goose barnacles ("pouce pied" in French)! The reasonably priced cuisine on offer is both enticing and full of flavour.